Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market

All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack.

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa hay sales continue at mostly steady levels.  No
new reported sales of grass.  Majority of old crop hay is sold or contracted for the year,
with end users awaiting new crop to become available.  Bids of 65.00 for grinding quality
alfalfa reported with no interest.  Demand continues to be light as many cattle hvae been
turned out to summer pastures.  Cold and wet weather received across much of the
eastern half of the state has hampered producers ability to start first cutting.  Reported
rainfalls vary from .5 to 3.5 inches.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:   Premium:  Large Squares, 140.00-150.00.  Good to Premium: New Crop Large
Squares, 160.00, Delivered to Dairy.  Good:  Large Squares, 145.00.
Fair:  Large Squares, 125.00.  Utility:  Large Squares, 90.00; Large Rounds, 85.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 145.00; 17 pct 150.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 155.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 95.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Large Rounds, 100.00.  Utility:  Large Rounds, 60.00.

   Straw:  No Reported Sales.

   Cornstalks:  No Reported Sales.